Veterinary News Headlines

    Veterinary practitioners invited to apply for new research bursary

    MSD Animal Health is inviting veterinary surgeons to apply for its Research Bursaries which, for the first time, now include awards for both ruminant and companion animal research projects. There are three awards, two ruminant and one companion animal...

    Webinar tonight to help practices plan their way out of lockdown

    Bayer Animal Health is hosting ‘Planning your way out of the crisis’, a free webinar at 7:00pm tonight in which veterinary business guru Alan Robinson will offer support and advice for practices emerging from lockdown. Alan, who is MD of the veterinary...

    Surrey hospital expands dermatology service with appt of Tatiana Lima

    North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley has announced the expansion of its dermatology service with the appointment of ECVD diplomate Tatiana Lima. Tatiana graduated from the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal in 2005. She...

    RCVS publishes Book of Remembrance for vets to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II

    The RCVS has opened an online Book of Remembrance following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, to allow all members of the veterinary professions to pay their respects. The online book invites veterinary surgeons to leave written messages of condolence...

    New bovine reproduction clinical booklet

    BCF Technology has launched a new bovine reproduction clinical booklet which can now be ordered free from the company. BCF says the booklet has been specifically designed as a reference guide for the reproductive tract of the cow, providing key...

    Ceva launches ectoparasiticide for dogs

    Ceva Animal Health has launched Vectra 3D, a broad spectrum topical ectoparasiticide for dogs which is effective against fleas, ticks and flies. Vectra 3D contains a formulation of a brand new active called dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin...
  • Defra rejects petition to protect VN title

    Defra has rejected the RCVS petition to protect the VN title , saying that criminalising the use of the term 'veterinary nurse' by other animal carers in a veterinary setting would be unduly harsh. In rejecting the petition, which had gained nearly...
  • New video explains the best way for vets to share clinical information

    VetSurgeon.org has published a new video which explains why the website is the best platform for veterinary surgeons to share clinical information, knowledge and experience. In the video , VetSurgeon.org Editor Arlo Guthrie explains how the site has...

    New Specialist support for new grads

    The VetCT app, which provides round the clock access to specialist support, is now being offered for free to new veterinary graduates for their first three months in practice. The ideas is to help ease new grads' transition into practice by giving...

    New navel barrier for lambs and calves

    NoBACZ Healthcare, the wound protection company spun out from the University of Cambridge, has launched NoBACZ Navel, a novel, rapid-setting and long-lasting solution for navel dipping lambs and calves. Developed in conjunction with Fiona Lovatt BVSc...

    Vet Medicines Act and poultry wormers

    Janssen Animal Health has highlighted that enforcement of the Veterinary Medicines legislation will require thousands of poultry owners to change the way they worm in the future. The company says that in the past many poultry keepers with small to...

    Confirmed: maggots can help heal horse wounds

    A new study 1 published in the Equine Veterinary Journal's (EVJ) special American Association of Equine Practitioners supplement has concluded that maggots can play an integral role in modern veterinary care for a variety of wounds in horses. The...

    Ceva makes cardiology webinars available on demand

    Ceva Animal Health has announced that it has made its cardiology webinar series, first broadcast in November and December 2013, available to view on demand at: www.cardaliscpd.co.uk . Featuring some of the UK's leading veterinary cardiology specialists...

    New single-handed treatment gun for low dose meds

    Zoetis has launched a new high precision treatment gun for single-handed low volume subcutaneous injections. The gun handles medications up to 5ml per treatment. The company says it is designed for use with its long acting moxidectin injectable wormer...

    New study shows most thoroughbred flat racing injuries are minor

    The Royal Veterinary College has published the results of a study 1 which found that 70% of injuries recorded among thoroughbred flat racing horses on race-day were minor and not career-ending. Using 14 years’ of race day veterinary reports, the study...

    New research finds Rottweilers at greatest risk of cranial cruciate ligament rupture

    A new study from the Royal Veterinary College has identified the breeds of dog most at risk of cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, along with other risk factors. Led by the RVC’s VetCompass Programme, the study included 1,000 CCL rupture cases and a random...

    New referral facility for hyperthyroid cats

    Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has announced that it is to start work building a new treatment centre for cats with hyperthyroidism. It is hoped that the treatment centre, which will use radio-iodine therapy to treat the condition, will be...

    Labrador is UK's favourite breed

    New research released by National Pet Month (5th April -5th May) has found that the UK’s most popular dog breed is the Labrador. There are 209 recognised dog breeds in the UK; 7.3 million dogs in total in the UK, one in ten of which is a Labrador...

    BVA reiterates support for badger cull pilots

    As the open season for shooting badgers begins on 1 June, the British Veterinary Association is reiterating its support for the planned badger cull pilots as part of the overall bovine TB eradication strategy in England. Although the shooting...

    BCF launches revolutionary new digital radiography system

    BCF Technology has launched the Cuattro Small Animal DR, a digital radiography system which it describes as 'revolutionary for the small animal veterinary practice'. BCF says the system transforms small animal practices' imaging function, producing...

    New survey highlights need to show you value your veterinary nurses

    A new survey published by VetNurse Jobs has shown that above all else, the thing that veterinary nurses want from a job in practice is to feel ‘valued or appreciated, especially by veterinary surgeons, as part of a collaborative team.’ The survey...

    Practices invited to register for Pet Allergy Week

    Avacta Animal Health is inviting veterinary practices to register now for the UK’s third Pet Allergy Week (PAW), which starts on 5th June 2017. Over 500 practices took part in the 2016 initiative, and Avacta is hoping even more will get involved this...
  • Small Furry Nutrition Survey: Win £50

    VetSurgeon.org has launched a survey to discover what veterinary professionals think of the food available for small furries, and how it is labelled. The survey closes on 22nd September, when one completed survey entry will be drawn from the hat to...

    Breeding ram examination guidelines updated

    Guidelines on the examination of rams for breeding have now been officially updated, thanks to the pooled expertise of delegates at a recent Sheep Fertility Workshop, sponsored by Ceva Animal Health, the Sheep Veterinary Society and EBLEX-AHDB. The previous...

    Study shows ionised hypercalcaemia is unaccompanied by total hypercalcaemia in about one third of dogs

    A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that relying on total calcium concentrations alone to diagnose dogs with ionised hypercalcaemia may result in misclassification in around one third of dogs...